4º British: History of USA

Now that we have just started the topic about North America, maybe you would like to start by taking a look back at some Native American history from the twentieth century with these clips from British Pathé (9:03 minutes).

Also, you can revise these two gifs about the Native American Lands and the evolution of non-native states over time.

How did the process of independence start? It was not easy... You can study this infographic or read the full text of the Declaraction of the Independence of the 13 colonies (July 4, 1776). Soon after that, they had to face an internal deep problem: a Civil War and the confrontation because civil rights and social issues. 

And finally, here you have the presentation of "Political evolution of Black America" and the opportunity of having a look at the Civil Rights Movement in America, with clips including Martin Luther King and James Meredith, from British Pathé (13:51 minutes).

Remember that you have to do a weekly work before Chistmas holidays so it will be a good idea read the famous speech "I have a dream" of Martin Luther King (1963). You can also watch the speech on youtube (15 minutes).

3º British: Gapminder World

It was the last 200 years that changed the world. In 1809 all countries of the world had a life expectancy under 40 years and an income per person less than 3000 dollar per year. Since then the world has changed but it was not until after the second world war that most countries started to improve.

For the first time, Gapminder can now visualize change in life expectancy and income per person over the last two centuries. In this Gapminder video, Hans Rosling shows you how all the countries of the world have developed since 1809 – 200 years ago.

After re-watching the short video in class and studying the interactive graphic, answer the following questions as complete as possible:

Remember: this activity is mandatory and can be done individually or in pairs. Send an email with your answers (LAST DAY: 8 November) to blogeducativo08@gmail.com. 

1. Why is good for Goverments to have detailed stadistics of the population?
2. Why do you think some countries are unhealthier than others with the same income? 
3. Why was the UK richest in 1800? 
4. In 1950 there were mainly two groups of countries: medium-income countries (“the West”) and low-income countries (“the rest”). Why? What were the exceptions? 
5. Discuss the situation of the oil exporters. You can point out a few examples of the graphic. Do you think there are any problems with being dependent on one major income source? 
6. What does it means “absolute poverty”? And “relative poverty”? 
7. Choose one healthy country and one poor country, them compare at least 4 point (see the bar at the left side of the graphic) and try to guess/explain the causes of those differences. 
8. Summarize the key points of the full video.

Good luck! :-)

4º British: Enlightment songs 2019

As promised, here you have the links to the different songs you have chosen for illustrating the Enlightment ideas (freedom of speech, natural equality, civil rights, education, female vindications, etc.). Quite diverse and interesting choices. Some of them were isolated selections, some have several votes... in any case, just enjoy! 

Imagine Dragons_ Believer

James Bay_ Us
Diego Torres_ Iguales
Lady Gaga_ Til it happens to you
Pharrell Williams_ Freedom

Aretha franklin_ Respect

Beyoncé_ Run the world (girls)
Fort Apache_ Sobre el consumismo y sus formas
Beatriz Luego_ Postureo 
Melendi&Alejandro Sanz_ Déjala que baile
John Lennon_ Imagine
Gloria Gaynor_ I will survive
Michael Jackson_ Black or white & Heal the world
Ariana Grande_ Break free & God is a woman

Aitana & Ana Guerra_ Lo malo

The vamps_ I found a girl
Netta_ Toy
Jennifer López_ Ain't your mamma
Porta_ Rap&Roll

El chojin- Libertad de expresión

Bad Romance - Women's Suffrage (Inspired by Alice Paul)

Pink Floyd_ We don't need no education & another brick in the wall

Village People- YMCA

Queen_ I Want to Break Free

3º British: And the winner is...

Congratulations to the winners and to all the participants this year. This was the final scrutiny: 

The prize (a chocolates box, as usual) will be delivery next day at class. 

Students of 3ºB: you can download now the zip file with your pictures. Remember that you will be asked a password to open it. 

Hope you have learned (and enjoyed) with this activity! 

2º British: Homage ceremony, your pictures

As promised, here you have a zip file with the photos of your great performances from this morning. You can download the file but, as usual, you will need a password to open it. Also remember to ask permission to your partners before sharing them on your RRSS. 

What would be the next "special" task at History class?...

Have a nice weekend! :D